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Fast track your career in manufacturing in the Manufacturing program at MCC.

Our program is divided into two separate degree programs:

An associate’s degree in Manufacturing Technology prepares you for employment as a technician and manager in the manufacturing industry. As a student, you’ll build skills in computer programming and operation that meet the current and future needs of the manufacturing industry. You’ll also gain knowledge, skills, and experience in traditional machining and manufacturing processes. Our program includes a specialized curriculum in manufacturing technology, with an emphasis on mathematical and scientific theory, and a general education component.

An associate’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology prepares technologists with both the conceptual and practical applications of processes, materials, and products in manufacturing industries. You’ll focus on the skills necessary to design, develop, construct, and implement manufacturing equipment and production systems. The curriculum combines coursework in technology with a general education component.

Career Profile

Quick Stats

Example Titles

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer

CAD/CAM/CNC Implementer

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Product Testing Technician

Materials Engineer

Industrial Engineering Technician

Types of Employers

Manufacturing Silicon Wafers

Manufacturing Engineering Firms

Hi-Tech Manufacturing Firms

In order to advance in manufacturing, you usually need a degree in business or engineering. Experienced supervisors often advance to department head or production manager positions. In-house training programs must also be completed. Engineering technicians usually begin by doing routine duties, working under the close supervision of experienced technicians or engineers. Engineering technicians with leadership skills may advance by keeping their skills current through continuing education classes or completing additional coursework to become an engineer.

Manufacturing Technology professionals:

Hire, train, and supervise other employees

Often do physically active work

Work indoors or outdoors, depending on the field

Help develop a variety of products

Mostly work with metals, ceramics, plastics, and semiconductors

Deal with the management of people and equipment

Plan the production schedules at plants and factories

Available Associate Degrees and Certificates

A list of available degrees and certificates offered in the Manufacturing program

Meet with an Advisor

Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out a program and career path that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success.

Advising for the Manufacturing program is available through the Applied Sciences and Technology department. You can also contact Academic Advisement for general advising. Both will help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.

Mesa Community College provides outstanding transfer and career and technical programs, workforce development, and life-long learning opportunities to residents of the East Valley area of Phoenix, Arizona.